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§ 600.4 Jurisdiction.

(a)Original jurisdiction. The jurisdiction of a Special Counsel shall be established by the Attorney General. The Special Counsel will be provided with a specific factual statement of the matter to be investigated. The jurisdiction of a Special Counsel shall also include the authority to investigate and prosecute federal crimes committed in the course of, and with intent to interfere with, the Special Counsel’s investigation, such as perjury, obstruction of justice, destruction of evidence, and intimidation of witnesses; and to conduct appeals arising out of the matter being investigated and/or prosecuted.

(b)Additional jurisdiction. If in the course of his or her investigation the Special Counsel concludes that additional jurisdiction beyond that specified in his or her original jurisdiction is necessary in order to fully investigate and resolve the matters assigned, or to investigate new matters that come to light in the course of his or her investigation, he or she shall consult with the Attorney General, who will determine whether to include the additional matters within the Special Counsel’s jurisdiction or assign them elsewhere.

(c)Civil and administrative jurisdiction. If in the course of his or her investigation the Special Counsel determines that administrative remedies, civil sanctions or other governmental action outside the criminal justice system might be appropriate, he or she shall consult with the Attorney General with respect to the appropriate component to take any necessary action. A Special Counsel shall not have civil or administrative authority unless specifically granted such jurisdiction by the Attorney General.

I repeat:

The Special Counsel will be provided with a specific factual statement of the matter to be investigated.

Uhh Ohhhh!!!!!!

I think they, in all their unchecked arrogance, thought they were going to just steamroll everyone and anyone. They didn’t see the President as legitimate and thought that everyone felt the same way. They expected no pushback.

I don’t know a damn thing about Manafort, but he always struck me as being a really sneaky, political operative. But, at the same time, if that is what he is, then he knows the rules of the game as well as anyone in that cesspool.

He knows they have nothing.

His lawyer knows the games that are being played. on a side note, it wouldn’t surprise me if his lawyer has someone on the inside that can’t stand the cabal.

He has money and can weather the storm and then go after them for malicious prosecution or perjury.